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Hmm..I see I actually like the first set best with toxic instead of ice beam. I just don't know how to get the wish on there. I'm pretty sure I have to breed it to get that, correct? or is there a tm for it?

Also, stat wise and based on my IV's and EV spread, is it a good Vaporeon? Or should I breed for one with better SP Def?

Hopefully that helps. I really do like Vaporeon as a water type, and I really want to use on a competitive team

Hmm..I see I actually like the first set best with toxic instead of ice beam. I just don't know how to get the wish on there. I'm pretty sure I have to breed it to get that, correct? or is there a tm for it?

Also, stat wise and based on my IV's and EV spread, is it a good Vaporeon? Or should I breed for one with better SP Def?

Well SP Atk shouldn't really matter since it's mostly a wall and its natural SP Atk can do some damage anyways. But yes I have hatched an egg that has much better SP Def, Def, and Speed. 29/30-31/29 respectively. The SP Atk is 5-8, but honestly it doesn't bother me as toxic and protect and wish will take out Pokes. And Surf/Scald will still do quite a lot of damage.

Well SP Atk shouldn't really matter since it's mostly a wall and its natural SP Atk can do some damage anyways. But yes I have hatched an egg that has much better SP Def, Def, and Speed. 29/30-31/29 respectively. The SP Atk is 5-8, but honestly it doesn't bother me as toxic and protect and wish will take out Pokes. And Surf/Scald will still do quite a lot of damage.

But then again, having a good IV in an offensive stat you intend to use is also important, as Toxic may not be enough to take down opponents, and base stats aren't enough alone, since there are times when the low IV will hinder your damage output.

Togepi and Eevee can't breed together as they belong to different egg groups. You can have a male Smeargle Sketch Wish and breed it with Eevee.

But then again, having a good IV in an offensive stat you intend to use is also important, as Toxic may not be enough to take down opponents, and base stats aren't enough alone, since there are times when the low IV will hinder your damage output.

Togepi and Eevee can't breed together as they belong to different egg groups. You can have a male Smeargle Sketch Wish and breed it with Eevee.

So, my pokemon team has always proved well for me, but there is always room for improvement. Of course, I have the infamous Sp. Atk god Chandelure on my team, but as a was surfing through my PC, I noticed something. My measly Lvl 60 Darmanitan had a 203 Atk level, without EV Training or boosters! As a result, I began to wonder: should I replace my Chandelure with Darmanitan after this new found discovery? Opinions, please!

The choice between Darmanitan and Chandelure depends on whether you want to hit hard physically or specially. Both have good offensive move pools, but Chandelure's Ghost typing is also what sets it from Darmanitan.

There's no "Restore" attack in Pokémon. I think you were referring to Recover.

Big Root isn't a good item to use competitively on Roserade, or any 'mon in general. Sure, the extra HP recovery is tempting, but that's what Lefties/Black Sludge is for. Ferrothorn is a better candidate over Roserade because of its good bulk and useful resists:
-Spikes/Stealth Rock
-Leech Seed
-Power Whip
-Gyro Ball/Thunder Wave/Protect
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: 252 HP/88 Def/168 SDef
Item: Leftovers/Shed Shell

Gems aren't good items to use competitively outside of Flying Gem + Acrobatics. Starmie should use Leftovers or Life Orb.

Life Orb + 3 attacks seems tempting on Salamence, but it tends to get revenge killed if it gets stuck on Outrage. Whether you choose Dragonite or Salamence depends on if you want more survivability (Dragonite's Multiscale and good defenses) or more power (Salamence's Moxie ability and superior Speed compared to Dragonite):
-Dragon Dance
-Outrage
-Earthquake
-Fire Blast/Hydro Pump
Nature: Naive
EVs: 252 Atk/4 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Lum Berry

Ok so I'm trying to make a team, which I'm hoping will include 4 sweepers, 2 special 2 physical; and 1 Blissey with 1 Mienshao (for baton pass). My problem is, I have FIVE sweepers, and I don't know if I should get rid of one, or replace my Blissey with Mienshao, or vice versa. Here's my options of pokemon, and please give me tips on improvement and possible pokemon items as well.

Life Orb + 3 attacks seems tempting on Salamence, but it tends to get revenge killed if it gets stuck on Outrage. Whether you choose Dragonite or Salamence depends on if you want more survivability (Dragonite's Multiscale and good defenses) or more power (Salamence's Moxie ability and superior Speed compared to Dragonite):

Sorry, They're not all on my pokecheck so I didn't know the EVs I'd used.

About Ferrothorn: I think I'll give him a try. He not the cutest thing but he's a tough guy.

About Starmie: Can you use the same Item on several Pokes in competitive battling?

About the Dragons : for my style of play (and for looks) , I like Salamence better but I find the OU metagame is SOOOOO bulky that I'm reluctantly using DD Dragonite w/ Roost because he's easier to set up.
Is Moxie the Overruling ability for DD Salamence or does Intimidate still have it's merits?

Any Idea how this team could deal with Sub/Drain Punch? A Gallade wiped the floor with me, the other day T_T

Ok so I'm trying to make a team, which I'm hoping will include 4 sweepers, 2 special 2 physical; and 1 Blissey with 1 Mienshao (for baton pass). My problem is, I have FIVE sweepers, and I don't know if I should get rid of one, or replace my Blissey with Mienshao, or vice versa. Here's my options of pokemon, and please give me tips on improvement and possible pokemon items as well.

Sorry, They're not all on my pokecheck so I didn't know the EVs I'd used.

About Ferrothorn: I think I'll give him a try. He not the cutest thing but he's a tough guy.

About Starmie: Can you use the same Item on several Pokes in competitive battling?

About the Dragons : for my style of play (and for looks) , I like Salamence better but I find the OU metagame is SOOOOO bulky that I'm reluctantly using DD Dragonite w/ Roost because he's easier to set up.
Is Moxie the Overruling ability for DD Salamence or does Intimidate still have it's merits?

Any Idea how this team could deal with Sub/Drain Punch? A Gallade wiped the floor with me, the other day T_T

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